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Fujifilm XP200 vs Sony W690

Portability
90
Imaging
40
Features
40
Overall
40
Fujifilm FinePix XP200 front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W690 front
Portability
95
Imaging
39
Features
32
Overall
36

Fujifilm XP200 vs Sony W690 Key Specs

Fujifilm XP200
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 6400
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 28-140mm (F3.9-4.9) lens
  • 232g - 116 x 71 x 30mm
  • Revealed March 2013
Sony W690
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 80 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 25-250mm (F3.3-5.9) lens
  • 142g - 94 x 56 x 22mm
  • Revealed February 2012
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Fujifilm XP200 vs Sony W690 Overview

Let's examine more in depth at the Fujifilm XP200 versus Sony W690, one is a Waterproof and the latter is a Small Sensor Compact by brands FujiFilm and Sony. The sensor resolution of the Fujifilm XP200 (16MP) and the W690 (16MP) is pretty close and they feature the exact same sensor sizes (1/2.3").

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The Fujifilm XP200 was launched 13 months after the W690 which makes the cameras a generation away from each other. The two cameras come with the identical body type (Compact).

Before we go straight into a comprehensive comparison, below is a brief synopsis of how the Fujifilm XP200 matches up vs the W690 with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Fujifilm XP200 over the Sony W690

 Fujifilm XP200 W690 
RevealedMarch 2013February 2012Newer by 13 months
Screen resolution920k230kClearer screen (+690k dot)

Reasons to pick Sony W690 over the Fujifilm XP200

 W690 Fujifilm XP200 

Common features in the Fujifilm XP200 and Sony W690

 Fujifilm XP200 W690 
Manual focus Lack of manual focus
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen dimension3"3"Identical screen dimensions
Selfie screen Lacking selfie screen
Touch friendly screen Lacking Touch friendly screen

Fujifilm XP200 vs Sony W690 Physical Comparison

For anybody who is intending to travel with your camera often, you should factor in its weight and size. The Fujifilm XP200 features external dimensions of 116mm x 71mm x 30mm (4.6" x 2.8" x 1.2") with a weight of 232 grams (0.51 lbs) while the Sony W690 has specifications of 94mm x 56mm x 22mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.9") with a weight of 142 grams (0.31 lbs).

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Bear in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary based on the lens you have at that time. Here is the front view scale comparison of the Fujifilm XP200 against the W690.

Fujifilm XP200 vs Sony W690 size comparison

Using size and weight, the portability rating of the Fujifilm XP200 and W690 is 90 and 95 respectively.

Fujifilm XP200 vs Sony W690 top view buttons comparison

Fujifilm XP200 vs Sony W690 Sensor Comparison

Usually, it is difficult to visualize the contrast in sensor dimensions purely by researching a spec sheet. The image here will help give you a greater sense of the sensor sizes in the Fujifilm XP200 and W690.

As you can see, both cameras posses the exact same sensor measurements and the same exact MP therefore you should expect comparable quality of files though you really should factor the production date of the cameras into account. The fresher Fujifilm XP200 provides an advantage in sensor tech.

Fujifilm XP200 vs Sony W690 sensor size comparison

Fujifilm XP200 vs Sony W690 Screen and ViewFinder

Fujifilm XP200 vs Sony W690 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Fujifilm XP200 Portrait photography information
Sony W690 Portrait photography information
30
good MP (16 megapixels)
no manual focus
manual mode not possible
no external flash support
very small sensor (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
34
decent megapixels (16 megapixels)
comes with face detect focus
manual focus not available
manual exposure not available
cannot use external flash
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
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Street Comparison

Fujifilm XP200 Street photography details
Sony W690 Street photography details
61
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
weather proof
no moving screen
very small sensor (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
57
image stabilization (Optical)
no articulating screen
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
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Sports Comparison

Fujifilm XP200 Sports photography highlights
Sony W690 Sports photography highlights
45
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
good MP (16 megapixels)
supports tracking autofocus
weather proof
max fps very slow (3.0 frames/s)
lack of shutter priority mode
very small sensor (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect auto focus
40
image stabilization (Optical)
decent megapixels (16 megapixels)
comes with tracking focus
continuous shooting slow (1.0 fps)
lack of shutter priority mode
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Fujifilm XP200 as a Travel photography camera
Sony W690 as a Travel photography camera
66
weather proof
good MP (16MP)
has built in flash
decently wide (28mm)
no Timelapse mode
does not offer selfie friendly display
slow maximum aperture (f3.9)
68
decent megapixels (16 megapixels)
flash built-in
rather wide (25mm)
very long reach (250mm)
does not have Time Lapse recording
doesn't feature selfie friendly screen
sluggish max aperture (f3.3)
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Landscape Comparison

Fujifilm XP200 Landscape photography information
Sony W690 Landscape photography information
45
decently wide (28mm)
screen size is good (3 inch)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
good MP (16MP)
weather proof
no manual focus
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
slow maximum aperture (f3.9)
manual mode not possible
very small sensor (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
no Timelapse mode
43
rather wide (25mm)
screen size is good (3 inches)
image stabilization (Optical)
decent megapixels (16 megapixels)
manual focus not available
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
sluggish max aperture (f3.3)
manual exposure not available
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
does not have Time Lapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with Fujifilm XP200
Vlogging with Sony W690
32
decently wide (28mm)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
high quality video (1920 x 1080 resolution)
slow maximum aperture (f3.9)
does not offer selfie friendly display
no external microphone support
31
rather wide (25mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
comes with face detect focus
sluggish max aperture (f3.3)
doesn't feature selfie friendly screen
low res video (1280 x 720 pixels)
does not have mic port
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Fujifilm XP200 vs Sony W690 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Fujifilm XP200 and Sony W690
 Fujifilm FinePix XP200Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W690
General Information
Manufacturer FujiFilm Sony
Model type Fujifilm FinePix XP200 Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W690
Category Waterproof Small Sensor Compact
Revealed 2013-03-22 2012-02-28
Body design Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Processor - BIONZ
Sensor type CMOS CCD
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor dimensions 6.17 x 4.55mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor surface area 28.1mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 16MP 16MP
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 4:3 and 16:9
Full resolution 4608 x 3456 4608 x 3456
Max native ISO 6400 3200
Minimum native ISO 100 80
RAW format
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
AF touch
AF continuous
Single AF
AF tracking
AF selectice
Center weighted AF
Multi area AF
Live view AF
Face detection focusing
Contract detection focusing
Phase detection focusing
Cross type focus points - -
Lens
Lens mount type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 28-140mm (5.0x) 25-250mm (10.0x)
Max aperture f/3.9-4.9 f/3.3-5.9
Macro focusing distance - 5cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.8
Screen
Range of screen Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen diagonal 3" 3"
Resolution of screen 920 thousand dot 230 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch display
Screen technology TFT color LCD monitor ClearPhoto TFT LCD display
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Slowest shutter speed 4s 30s
Maximum shutter speed 1/2000s 1/1600s
Continuous shooting speed 3.0 frames/s 1.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Custom WB
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash distance 3.10 m 3.30 m
Flash modes Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Sync Auto, On, Off, Slow Sync
External flash
Auto exposure bracketing
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Supported video resolutions 1920 x 1080 (60fps), 1280 x 720 (60 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps) 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps)
Max video resolution 1920x1080 1280x720
Video file format H.264 MPEG-4
Mic jack
Headphone jack
Connectivity
Wireless Built-In None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environmental seal
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 232 grams (0.51 lb) 142 grams (0.31 lb)
Dimensions 116 x 71 x 30mm (4.6" x 2.8" x 1.2") 94 x 56 x 22mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.9")
DXO scores
DXO All around rating not tested not tested
DXO Color Depth rating not tested not tested
DXO Dynamic range rating not tested not tested
DXO Low light rating not tested not tested
Other
Battery life 300 pictures 220 pictures
Battery form Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery ID NP-50A NP-BN
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec, delay, Group Timer) Yes (2 or 10 sec, Portrait 1/2)
Time lapse recording
Storage media SD/ SDHC/ SDXC SD/SDHC/SDXC/Memory Stick Duo/Memory Stick Pro Duo, Memory Stick Pro-HG Duo
Storage slots Single Single
Launch cost $250 $297